GUJRANWALA: A man allegedly killed his wife, mother-in-law and two children on Tuesday by beating them with a club over a family feud here on Tuesday at Uncha Kalair village near Wazirabad.

Reports said Sarwar Shah had been residing with his in-laws for long and off and on quarrelled with the family members.

On ,Monday night, Sarwar got infuriated after an argument and beat his wife Saadia Bibi (40), mother-in-law Rashida (60), son Sahil Abass (6) and daughter Harram Fatima (4) with a club, killing them on the spot. The suspect managed his escape.

Police have shifted the bodies to Wazirabad Tehsil Headquarters Hospital for autopsy.

The chief minister has taken notice of the incident and sought a report from the Punjab IG.

Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2022

Opinion

Editorial

Iran stalemate
Updated 02 May, 2026

Iran stalemate

THE US and Iran are currently somewhere between war and peace. While a tenuous ceasefire — extended largely due to...
Tax shortfall
02 May, 2026

Tax shortfall

THE Rs684bn shortfall in tax collection during the first 10 months of the fiscal year is a continuation of a...
Teaching inclusion
02 May, 2026

Teaching inclusion

DISCRIMINATORY and exclusionary content in Punjab’s textbooks has been flagged in Inclusive Education for a United...
Water vision
01 May, 2026

Water vision

WATER insecurity in Pakistan has been building up for decades as per capita water availability has declined from...
Vaccine policy
01 May, 2026

Vaccine policy

PAKISTAN has finally approved its first National Vaccine Policy; a step the health ministry has rightly described as...
Labour rights
Updated 01 May, 2026

Labour rights

THE annual observance of May Day should move beyond statements about the state’s commitment to the rights of...